Honoring the Springfield Fire Rescue Division as the 2026 Ohio Fire Department of the Year.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Bernie Willis

The bill formally honors the Springfield Fire Rescue Division for being named the 2026 Ohio Fire Department of the Year.

Adopted

Overview

Type: Resolution (H. Res. No. 430)

Session: 136th General Assembly, Regular Session (2025-2026)

Jurisdiction: Ohio

Sponsor: Representative Willis (Co-sponsor: Bernie Willis)

Adopted: May 12, 2026

Purpose: Honor the Springfield Fire Rescue Division for being named the 2026 Ohio Fire Department of the Year

Main purpose and intent

Recognize and commend the Springfield Fire Rescue Division for receiving the 2026 Ohio Fire Department of the Year Award from the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal and the Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of EMS.

Acknowledge the division’s history of service, courage, and contributions to community safety.

Publicly honor the division and its members as exemplary Ohioans and express gratitude on behalf of the House.

Key provisions and changes

Official action by the Ohio House of Representatives to:

Congratulate and commend the Springfield Fire Rescue Division.
Note the division’s status as the 2026 Ohio Fire Department of the Year and credit the recognition to respective state departments.
Highlight the division’s history of courageous service and community impact.
Direct the Clerk of the House to transmit an authenticated copy of the resolution to the Springfield Fire Rescue Division.

Who or what would be affected

The primary subject is the Springfield Fire Rescue Division (a volunteer or career fire department serving the Springfield area).

The recognition is a ceremonial, symbolic action with no direct fiscal impact or changes to law or policy.

The resolution serves to elevate awareness and honor within the state and community.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced and adopted during the 136th General Assembly’s Regular Session.

Adoption date: May 12, 2026.

The resolution becomes part of the official record of the Ohio House and serves as a formal commendation.

No implementation steps, funding, or regulatory changes accompany the resolution; it is an honorary acknowledgment.

Summary takeaway

This bill is an official House resolution recognizing and honoring the Springfield Fire Rescue Division for being named the 2026 Ohio Fire Department of the Year. It celebrates the division’s service to the community, commends its members for courage and dedication, and directs the Clerk to provide an authenticated copy to the division. It is ceremonial in nature and does not alter laws or allocate funds.